Kites View Bed and Breakfast
Review Summary
Louis G - Apr 2022
Overall score
Geleë in 'n rustige area, welkome diens.
Marius S - Apr 2022
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Goed geleë.
Anton D - Oct 2021
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Exceptional.
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Uitsonderlik.
Uitsonderlik, uitsonderlik.
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Goeie More Anton,
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. It is most appreciated as we are always looking for ways to enhance our guest experience. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again. It is always great to meet like-minded guests.
Any suggestions or recommendations from our guests are always appreciated.
(verskoon maar die Engels - alhoewel ek Afrikaans praat, sukkel ek nou en dan met die skriftelikke terugvoering)
Best Groete,
Kathy Stevens
Cecile N - Sep 2021
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Lekker gebly.
Malcolm D - Aug 2021
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Great accommodation, central location and fantastic hospitality.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Good morning Malcolm
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. It is greatly appreciated. We value all feedback as we strive to ensure our guest experience is always pleasurable. We hope that Kites View Bed and Breakfast will be your "home away from home" choice when you in our area again.
Kind regards
Kathy Stevens
Gary T - Jun 2021
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Just what we needed.
Bianca V - May 2021
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Baie netjiese kamers, en 'n aangename gasvrou wat die ekstra myl loop.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Liewe Myan
Dankie dat jy die tyd geneeem het om terugvoering te stuur. Ons waardeer jou as gas. Ons hoop dat ons jou in die nabye toekoms sal sien en dat ons jou akkomodasie van keuse sal wees.
Beste Groete
Geoff & Kathy
Riaan E - Mar 2021
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Rustig.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Dear Riaan
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We are grateful that you enjoyed your time at Kites View and we hope that when you travel our way again, that we will be your accommodation partner of choice.
We strive to make each guest experience special and if there is ever anything we can do to improve, please do not hesitate to let us know. (PS. Verskoon asseblief dat ek in Engels beantwoord, maar ek wil net seker maak dat ek die regte boodskap stuur)
Kind regards
Kathy
Abraham W - Feb 2021
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Gerieflik en netjies.
Sanet O - Jan 2021
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Ek is soos familie behandel!
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Goeie More Sanet
Dankie dat jy die tyd gevat het om ons terugvoering te gee. Ons waardeer alle terugvoering, sodat ons kan sien of daar iets is wat ons kan verbeter. Ons is dankbaar om te hoor dat U die tyd by ons geniet het. (verskoon maar die Afrikaans as dit nie reg is nie). Ons sien daarna uit om jou weer te verwelkom by Kites View, al is dit vir besigheid. Al ons beste wense vir die res van die jaar en ons hoop ons sien U binnekort. Dit was n absoluut plesier om U te huisves. Beste Groete - Geoff & Kathy
Alan S - Dec 2020
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Ruim kamer, goed toegerus en heerlike ontbyte.
Alma P - Oct 2020
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They made my work trip feel like holiday!
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Good day Alma
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you. We are so glad that we could enhance your work trip.
We hope that Kites View will be your guest house of choice when you visit our area again.
See you soon.
Kind regards
Kathy
Tinus V - Oct 2020
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Baie gemaklik.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Good day Tinus,
We appreciate that you took the time to do the review. Reviews are always welcome so that we can establish where we can improve. We are always striving to improve our guests stays and ensure the visit is a pleasurable one. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Take care.
Kind regards
Kathy
Tania E - Oct 2020
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Ons het heerlik gekuier by Kites View - baie skoon kamers/badkamers, vriendelike diens en heerlike ontbyt.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Goeie Dag Tanja en Familie
Dankie dat u die tyd geneem het om terugvoer te gee. Dit was 'n plesier om u gesin te huisves. Dit is so hartverblydend om gesinne te sien wat nog soveel respek vir mekaar het. Ons hoop dat ons u en u gesin in die nabye toekoms sal sien.
Beste Groete
Kathy
Ockert F - Sep 2020
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Ongelooflike plek, met die beste diens en ontbyt. Sal vir seker dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.
Bianca V - Sep 2020
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Hospitable host and good breakfast.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Good day Bianca
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback. We always welcome feedback, good or bad and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. At Kites View we strive to have each guest have a hassle-free relaxing stay with us and we try to assist wherever we can to make your stay relaxing and pleasurable. We look forward to welcoming you back at Kites View Bed and Breakfast.
Kind regards
Kathy
Marius S - Dec 2019
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Werklike waarde vir jou geld.
Hennie B - Oct 2019
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Absolutely hospitable and friendly.
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Absoluut gasvry en vriendelik.
Skoon, netjies professioneel en absoluut besorg oor gaste.
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Hannika S - Sep 2019
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Gasvrye ontvangs met mooiste uitsig!
D D - Sep 2019
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Verrassend, veilig en vriendelik.
Read moreKendra S - Sep 2019
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Beautiful location with considerate staff.
Read moreRaymond L - Jul 2019
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Perfect place.
Adele B - Jul 2019
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Die verblyf maak my sakereis gemakliker!
Hein P - Jun 2019
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Gemaklik naby aan alles. Skoon, vriendelik en gasvry.
Ellane V - Mar 2019
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Baie netjies! En heerlik ruim.
Wimpie R - Feb 2019
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Staff and owners were very friendly and helpful.
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Personeel en eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.
Die parkering by Kites View is beperk en klein veral vir gaste met 'n groot voertuig soos ons wat 'n dubbelkajuitbakkie gebruik het met ons besoek aan Kites View.
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Goeiedag Wimpie,
Baie dankie vir die terugvoering.
Ons allokeer parkeering spesifiek vir die groot voertuie. Dit gebeur soms waar gaste nie in the geallokeerde parkeering parkeer nie, en dit veroorsaak ongerief vir almal.
Oor die algemeen, as gaste in die geallokeerde parkeer plek parkeer is dit selde 'n probleem.
Ons is jammer vir die ongerief en sien uit daarna om julle in toekoms weer te sien.
Vriendelike Groete,
Geoff en Kathy
Adele B - Feb 2019
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It is neat, clean, quiet and private.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Good day Adele,
It was a pleasure meeting you, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Kites View. Your feedback is important to us and is much appreciated.
Take care and have a great weekend.
We look forward to your next visit.
Kind Regards,
Geoff anf Kathy
Starr L - Jan 2019
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Disappointing.
Read moreKites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Starr,
Thank you for your feedback, good or bad, it is always appreciated.
My sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Unfortunately, my wife and I were overseas at the time of your visit and our locum was taking care of the bed and breakfast in our absence, but take full responsibility for what happens at the bed and breakfast.
The manager is usually very conscientious, and such were surprised and very disappointed to receive your review.
I have discussed the matter with Numsa (Housekeeper) and Louis (Manager).
When room 2 is reserved; only room in which the beds can be split, we always enquire from the guest if they want the beds split or not, prior to their arrival, clearly this was not done. The matter has been addressed with the manager.
It is very unfortunate to be told that a table is reserved for another family, I personally would have responded in much the same manner as you did. This is definitely not the way we treat our guests, we have an additional table which should have been set up for the additional family; which we have done on a number of occasions before. This matter has been addressed with both staff members in no uncertain terms.
The housekeeper, who does the cooking, is off duty on Sundays. However, we have a housekeeper who stands in for her on Sundays, as was the case in this instance. Hopefully, you still enjoyed a great breakfast.
We only supply 1 full toilet roll per room daily or as required, additional toilet paper is supplied on request.
Guests are advised to close the bedroom balcony doors and windows when they vacate the rooms. Monkeys will not enter a room if they see someone inside. Monkeys are opportunistic and will take whatever meal they can find. They are part of the fauna and flora and we endeavour to co-exist with them.
Thank you for staying at Kites View bed and breakfast and once again please accept our apologies where we have fallen short of your expectations. These matters have been addressed and should not happen again.
Hopefully, you and your family will return to Kites View giving us an opportunity to show our true hospitality.
Kind Regards,
Geoff and Kathy
Owners
Annette C - Jan 2019
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Alles baie goed.
Nelis P - Nov 2018
Overall score
Neat, friendly, helpful.
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Netjies, vriendelik, behulpsaam.
Uitstekende verblyf, netjies, skoon en baie vriendelike diens! Pragtige gastehuis met vriendelike, behulpsame eienaars! Dis waarde vir geld en Geoff gaan uit sy pad om dinge so gemaklik moontlik te maak! Sal dit beslis aanbeveel!
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Nelis,
Thank you for the positive review, much appreciated. Really happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.
We wish you a wonderful festive season and look forward to your next stay in the new year.
Take care.
Kind Regards,
Geoff
Hannes V - Nov 2018
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Lovely rooms, tasty breakfast, good value for money.
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Pragtige kamers, smaaklike ontbyt, goeie waarde vir geld.
Pragtige plek, baie vriendelike eienaar en personeel, baie goed toegerus. Ek het my verblyf terdeë geniet. Goeie waarde vir geld.
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Hannes
Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering, ons waardeer dit baie.
Vriendelike groete
Geoff en Kathy
Liesl H - Nov 2018
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Very convenient and tidy.
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Baie gerieflik en netjies.
Baie lekker gebly. Die eienaar was baie vriendelik en het my kamer opgradeer wat ek baie waardeer. Ek sal die plek beslis aanbeveel. Die ontbyt was baie lekker.
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Clinton K - Oct 2018
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Jy kry waarvoor jy betaal.
Karen D - Oct 2018
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Gemaklike en rustige verblyf.
Wendy F - Sep 2018
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Friendly, clean, helpful.
Zacharia K - Aug 2018
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Baie gemaklike verblyf.
Schalk D - Aug 2018
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Great. Awesome and helpful owner.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Schalk,
Thank you for the great review, much appreciated.
We look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to KZN.
Take care and have a great week.
Kind Regards,
Geoff
Henriette V - Jun 2018
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Very nice, pretty and peaceful!
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Baie lekker, mooi en rustig!
Pragtige kamers, skoon, rustig, kan dit sterk aanbeveel!
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Henriette,
Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering, ek waardeer dit baie.
Welgedaan met comrades 2018, hoopelik sien ons julle weer vir 2019 comrades?
Vriendelike Groete,
Geoff
Phia M - May 2018
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Perfekte ligging!
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Phia
Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering, ons waardeer dit.
Vriendelike groete
Geoff
Petro P - May 2018
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Louis was very welcoming, I really enjoyed it, the breakfast was delicious.
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Louis was baie gasvry, ek het dit ongelooflik geniet, die ontbyt was heerlik.
Ek sal enige tyd weer daar gaan bly, was definitief waarde vir geld, skoon, netjies. Baie gasvry en die ontbyt was heerlik.
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Vicki B - Apr 2018
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Steps to rooms are to steep for oldies in my opinion. But overall lovely environment.
Cornelia Johanna Catharina R - Apr 2018
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Was baie rustig.
Helandie C - Mar 2018
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Ons het heerlik gekuier by Kites View Bed and Breakfast, ek kan dit definitief aanbeveel!
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Helandie,
It was a pleasure meeting you, as well as being your host. Thank you so much for the great review, much appreciated. Have an awesome week and we look forward to you visiting us again in the not too distant future.
Kind Regards,
Geoff
Debbie B - Feb 2018
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Lovely and relaxing.
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Salig en ontspannend.
Baie gasvry en veilig. Ontbyt heerlik.
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Lizette B - Jan 2018
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Very, very nice!
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Baie baie lekker!
Kites View is pragtig, skoon en lekker om by te slaap! Baie baie dankie!
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Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Lizette,
Many thanks for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.
We look forward to your next visit.
Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Geoff
Rodie-lané B - Nov 2017
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Baie netjies, skoon en mooi.
Alta B - Oct 2017
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Will without a doubt come back again.
Read moreDylan R - Oct 2017
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Baie vriendelike diens en gaan uit hul pad uit.
Nadia V - Sep 2017
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Fantastic.
Beukes V - Sep 2017
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Clean, neat and exactly as they described in the advertisement.
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Skoon, netjies en presies soos voorgestel in die advertensie.
Sien sterre.
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Janet H - Sep 2017
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Awesome.
Alida S - Jul 2017
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Dit was awesome baie vriendelik ontvang.
Francois L - Jul 2017
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Comfortable.
Read moreKites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Francois, My sincere apologies for the inconvenience. The linen is replaced before every check-in takes place. I can, therefore, assure you that the linen was clean and fresh. The mark on the pillow case is a chemical stain and will be removed from future use. We have a problem with Vervet monkeys trashing the rooms when doors or windows are left open, however, we will endeavour to remedy this somehow. Very often the remote which is used to switch the TV on and off is used to change channels (there is a separate remote for changing channels - DStv remote), when this happens the TV goes off AV and as a result, DStv is no longer available. The remote used for on and off only is marked accordingly. All drains (basin and shower) are dosed with Domestos weekly, this will have to be done more frequently. Thank you for the feedback it is appreciated, we go to great lengths to provide a home from home experience for all our guests. Kind Regards, Geoff
Hanlie S - Jun 2017
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Had a great kuier on the patio. Our room opened up to the patio.
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Heerlik gekuier op die stoep waarop ons kamer uitgeloop het.
Pragtige ruim, groot verblyfarea. Mooi uitsig en veilig.
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Daleen F - May 2017
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So nice, comfortable and beautiful view, just a bit far away from the shops etc. (not walking distance).
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Baie lekker, gemaklik en 'n mooi uitsig, net 'n bietjie ver van winkels ens. af (nie loopafstand nie).
Vriendelike mense, gemaklik en mooi uitsig gehad. Die mense by Kites View is baie hulpvaardig.
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Joey V - Apr 2017
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Awesome!
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi Joey,
Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering, ons waardeer dit baie.
Ons hoop jou man vat dinge rustig na sy operasie en dat hy elke dag beter en beter sal voel. Dit was 'n groot operasie gewees.
Ons sien uit om julle weer te sien hier by Kites View.
Vriendelike groete,
Geoff en Kathy
Casper R - Mar 2017
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Very clean and neat guesthouse.
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Baie skoon en netjiese gastehuis.
Alles is netjies en skoon. Gasvryheid uit boonste rake en geen moeite is te veel om gaste gemaklik te maak nie.
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Amanda S - Jan 2017
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Peaceful environment, spacious room, friendly service.
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Rustige omgewing, ruim kamer, vriendelike diens.
Stil omgewing naby hoofweë en inkopiesentrums. Goed toegeruste, netjiese ruim kamer en linne. Lugversorging groot plus in warm Durban. WiFi beskikbaar, DStv - geselekteerde kanale. Mooi uitsig van kamer balkon op see. Parkering beknop maar veilig.
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August S - Jan 2017
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Pragtige plekke, heerlike ontbyt, maar parkeerplek is 'n probleem.
Kites View Bed and Breakfast 's response
Hi August,
Thank you for the feedback.
We take the welfare of our guests very seriously and endeavour to create a home from home environment. We would just like to briefly cover some of the pertinent points made above. Namely, location and parking.
1) Location (La Lucia KZN):
La Lucia is located in a tranquil, upmarket area adjoining Umhlanga Rocks.
a. Kites View is 2,5km from the La Lucia beach and La Lucia Mall.
b. We are 5km from the Umhlanga main swimming beach and Gateway theatre of shopping.
c. 15km from King Shaka airport and Ushaka Marine World.
d. 150km - 200km from the Drakensburg resorts and also Imfolozi/Hluhluwe "big five" reserves.
Our establishment is located in a cul-de-sac, and therefore does not have through traffic.
Most of our guests choose Kites View because of its beautiful views (also from the balconies of the 4 upstairs rooms), tranquil and safe environment, away from the hustle and bustle.
2) Parking:
Yes, parking can be a challenge unless managed by the management. We have allocated parking
bays on the property, for the guests, off the road, making the vehicles secure. The bays are
allocated according to size of vehicle, making it easier to manoeuvre them.
Thanks again for staying with us and look forward to your next visit. Hopefully then, we can advise you on the whereabouts of the nearest beaches, places of interest and also allocate a less challenging parking spot for you.
Kind Regards,
Geoff
Rene S - Dec 2016
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Stunning, peaceful with the friendliest people.
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Stunning, rustig met die vriendelikste mense.
Rustige omgewing, lekker naby geleë and die strand, Gateway en restaurante. Baie vriendelik en hulpvaardige mense wat regtig hulle beste doen om jou welkom te laat voel.
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Louise M - May 2016
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Moeilik om te vind met talle padverleggings en in doodloopstraat. Personeel baie behulpsaam.
Paul V - May 2016
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Kan 100% aanbeveel word.
Cobus E - Feb 2016
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Skoon, netjies en veilig.
Lene Dyrbak H - Feb 2016
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Wonderful balcony.
Boeta W - Feb 2016
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Uitstekende waarde vir geld.
Daleen J - Feb 2016
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Uitmuntende gasvryheid!
Muriel R - Nov 2015
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Dit was lekker om by Kites View te bly.
Nelis P - Oct 2015
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Uitstekend!
Garry B - Sep 2015
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Hosts very friendly and accommodating.
Antoinette C - Jun 2015
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Netjies, gerieflik, skoon en gasvry.
Scharlene N - May 2015
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Baie aangenaam.
Frans V - May 2015
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Perfek!
Natasha Y - Apr 2015
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Sakereis in en rondom Durban.
Danie C - Apr 2015
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Was in Durban om die Glenwood Rugbyweek by te woon omdat ons seuns gespeel het.
Jacqui F - Apr 2015
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Home away from home.
Ronel D - Mar 2015
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Awesome!
Wouter S - Mar 2015
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Goeie waarde vir geld.
Sibusiso T - Mar 2015
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It's a lovely Bed and Breakfast, open enviroment for business and pleasure as well
Annemarie L - Mar 2015
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Mooi uitsig, rustige omgewing, hartlik ontvang.
Rufus R - Mar 2015
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Will use Kites View again - thank you
Heila M - Feb 2015
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Baie lekker gebly! Ontbyt is heerlik.
Nelmarie B - Feb 2015
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Ek het een nag oorgebly vir besigheid.
Pierre D - Oct 2014
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Vreeslik aangenaam!
Louis V - Sep 2014
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Vriendelike ontvangs, baie netjiese en gerieflike kamers.
Nicolaas B - Aug 2014
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Sal enige tyd weer hier oorbly!
Itumeleng M - Apr 2014
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Peaceful
Magda R - Dec 2013
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Ons verblyf was uit die boonste rakke!
Denise V - Dec 2013
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Enjoyed my stay and would definitely visit again.
Linda C - Nov 2013
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Very clean
Schenda V - Sep 2013
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Skoon, veilig en voldoen aan normale vereistes.
- Capacity: 9 people
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 33 Timavo Drive, La Lucia, 4051, KwaZulu-Natal
- No children under 10